-Editorial The Aspen Institute named the 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as …
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Restaurants Encouraged to Apply for $5,000 Grant from SoCalGas
-Editorial Independent restaurants now have the opportunity to apply for a $5,000 grant through the California Restaurant Foundation’s (CRF) Restaurants Care® Resilience Fund. This year, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) made a generous donation of $1 million to the Resilience Fund, increasing it to $2.1 million, making it the largest …
Read More »Understanding the Relationship Between School Bullying and the Cultivation of Hate
-Editorial Bullying in school seems almost an inevitable part of coming of age. Youth who are victims of bullying or have bullied others are often hesitant to share their experiences and seek help in healing. But the impact of bullying can last for years, even decades. At a time when …
Read More »Legal Advice Available for Undocumented Students in California
-Editorial As the decade-long legal battle over the DREAM Act and legal protection for California’s undocumented population continues, Find Your Ally (findyourally.com) offers legal lifelines for some 50,000-70,000 undocumented community college students. Find Your Ally –offered through the Higher Education Legal Services Project – is an unprecedented state-funded effort to …
Read More »Hispanic Publishers Convention Unites Industry Leaders from Across the US
-Editorial The vibrant city of Phoenix, Arizona, recently played host to an event of great significance in the world of Hispanic media. From October 25th to 27th, the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) celebrated its 41st Annual Convention with an extraordinary gathering that transcended borders and connected the country’s …
Read More »Imperial County Sheriff Celebrates Promotion of Key Staff
-Editorial The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized and promoted a group of exemplary individuals who have demonstrated leadership and dedication to their duties. Under the support of Sheriff Fred Miramontes, these deserving individuals were sworn in for their new positions, marking a significant milestone in their careers. “It’s very …
Read More »Unveiling the Silent Horror: Confronting Gender Violence to Halt Femicides
-Editorial In the United States, femicide – the gender-based killing of women – is often erroneously perceived as an issue primarily affecting low-income countries. Contrary to this misconception, the harsh reality is that, among high-income nations, the U.S. bears the brunt of femicide cases, with a staggering 70% occurring within …
Read More »California High Temperatures Are Here to Stay
-Editorial California is no stranger to scorching temperatures, but recent years have seen a rise in extreme heat events that have left many residents concerned. Most of California got a reprieve from extreme heat but experts say it won’t last — extreme heat is here to stay. What works best …
Read More »Provino Presents the 2nd Cultural Evening: Day of the Dead Celebration
-Editorial Provino Baja California’s 2023 agenda brings forth the “2nd Cultural Evening: Day of the Dead” in the heart of Ensenada, celebrating the rich traditions of this Mexican holiday. Day of the Dead recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, is known for its vibrant elements, including altars, offerings, …
Read More »Biden Requests $310 Million for Border Sewage Treatment Repair
-Editorial President Joe Biden has included a crucial $310 million allocation in his emergency supplemental funding request to rehabilitate and expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. This initiative addresses the pressing issue of cross-border wastewater pollution in the Tijuana River Valley, a matter of great concern. Last month, …
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